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Campus News - September 17, 2001 |
University Day set for Sept. 18
More than 70 University of New Mexico units will exhibit for University Day
at the New Mexico State Fair Tuesday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
UNM celebrates the Route 66 Diamond Jubilee with its theme UNM: The Destination
for Education on the Route and at the Fair.
A look-a-like contest featuring 50s movie stars and the Classic
Chevy Club of Albuquerque highlight the Main Street activities.
Among the participants are the University College Advisement Center, Continuing
Education/Extended University, KNME-TV, School of Engineering, University Hospital,
Theatre and Dance and UNM Press.
The UNM Cancer Research and Treatment Centers booth will feature Dale
Mason, the first female Legends car driver to win at the local Sandia Motorsports
Park. Mason will greet fairgoers and show off her winning car.
Health assessments such as blood pressure checks, glucose monitoring and risk
appraisals will be provided at the College of Nursing booth. An information
session on simulation technologies used to teach health care providers will
be offered at the Basic Advanced Trauma Computer Assisted Virtual Experience
booth.
Route 66 trivia will be featured at the Office of Equal Opportunity table and
interactive activities for families take place at the Wemagination Center and
Recreational Services booths. Fairgoers can check out the 2001 Formula SAE racecar
at the UNM School of Engineering table or stop by the UNM Continuing Education
Booth for a chair massage.
Staff with information about scholarships, UNM support services and career
opportunities will also be on hand.
UNM Public Affairs will host a Meet the Press booth featuring members
of local and statewide media, including Larry Barker, KOAT-TV Channel 7.
Some of the 70 plus units will compete for prizes in the Best 50s Booth
contest.
Entertainment is scheduled at Coca-Cola Pavilion throughout the day. The South
Broadway Cultural Center Ambassadors Childrens Mariachi Group perform
at 12:45 p.m. At 1 p.m. is the official welcome with Masters of Ceremonies UNM
President William C. Gordon, New Mexico State Fair Commission Chairman Thomas
Tinnin and Joe Diaz, KOAT-TV meteorologist. UNM athletes and the Spirit Squad
with Lobo Louie and Lucy, also at 1 p.m. Duke City Stars Dance Team, 1:20 p.m.,
50s Era Look-a-Like Contest, 2 p.m.; John Clark & Friends, 2:30 p.m.; Alma
Flamenca, 3 p.m.; Albuquerque Capoeira, 4 p.m.; and Mariachi Lobo, 4:30 p.m.
Fairgoers can register for prizes, including hotel stays along Route 66 in
New Mexico, at the University Communications and Marketing booth.
UNM Parking Services will provide free shuttle service from 9 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. departing every hour on the hour from the Fine Arts/Popejoy Hall bus stop
(Cornell and Redondo). Buses depart from the State Fair every hour on the half
hour from Domingo Road (one block east of San Pedro north of Central).
For information, call Eleanor Sanchez at 277-1813 or visit www.unm.edu /news.
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